So little did I know that I lived down the street from the coolest mom on the block, Melissa from Stockpiling Moms!  Ironically, we met over Facebook, and Melissa asked me if I would be interested in shooting some mugshots for a super secret future endeavor of theirs!

Now, in true Stockpiling Moms fashion, we are having a sale and a GIVEAWAY!  But you have to do a little work first

First, the GIVEAWAY!

The 8×10 Carey Grant frame in Yellow Apple.  Isn’t it purty?

LOVE the frame you see above?  There are more just like it!

First, to enter this giveaway:

1. Go to Facebook and “LIKE” My Bluegrass Baby Photo & Stockpiling Moms

THEN,

2. Comment on THIS Stockpiling Moms blog post. I want to know – If you could have ANY Organic Bloom Frame from the collection I sell, which shape would you choose and in what color?

1 participant will win.  Want more entries?  Read on!

Anyone who places a frame order before August 13th will get 3 extra entries PLUS 10% off their frame order!

All the info you need to order can be found here: Organic Bloom Frame INFO! (PDF) & check out more color combos at The Organic Bloom!

We will choose a winner on Saturday, August 13th!

NOW, the photography SALE!!!

30% off your sitting fee + a $30 print credit for NEW CLIENTS** if you book & sign an agreement in the month of August!  Just contact me for available dates (currently booking for September & October).  All sessions take place in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.  Travel is available beyond 30 miles of zipcode 45202, but travel fees will apply

mybluegrassbaby@gmail.com

Whew.  August has already worn me out and it has barely even started yet!

**the sale is for newborn/child, senior, &  family portrait sessions only, and is not available for engagement, events, package deals and weddings.

As I promised on my facebook page, 2011 is going to bring MANY new and exciting things to My Bluegrass Baby Photo!  For starters, I promise to blog more   Yes, I promise.  Any HOW am I going to do this, may you ask?  Well, the plan is for me NOT to return to my “career” for at least the rest of the year.  I can’t promise I am going to have THAT much more time, but hopefully enough!  With the arrival of baby boy #3 at the end of March, this mama is going to have her hands full!

Which brings me to announcement #1!  Book your sessions NOW!  I am shooting in January and February, and then I am taking March and April off to be with the new baby.  May and June are already booking up, so e-mail me ASAP!!!

I have also been doing some research, and have found some wonderful and unique new products to offer my clients!  I am just started offering these amazing wall frames.

They are available in virtually any size, and prices start around $45.  Contact me if you want to order any of these beauties!  I am in the middle of placing my studio order, and I can’t wait to share with you!  Contact me if you want to order or if you have any questions!

I have also been looking into a really cute photo jewelry company, so if you have an interest in photo jewelry (necklaces, charm bracelets, rings, keychains, ect) let me know!

Thank you to everyone for making 2010 such a great year for me, and I am really looking forward to devoting more time in 2011!

New pictures to come soon, I am working on my “favorites of 2010″ blog entry!  New pics of my boys too!

We went to the Outer Banks (NC) for the 1st time with Nate’s family in June.  It was awesome.  Go there.

I wanted to hire a photographer to take our photos, but couldn’t find one suitable (to my standards) that was available when we were visiting.  So, these were all taken by me, self timer, or my wonderful brother & sister in law (if I happen to make an appearance!)

I am pretty sure I have a better chance of getting struck by lightening than having the boys cooperate for 1 family picture…

Attitude at its finest

Stay tuned – lots of fun stuff happening in August.  And my next blog challenge:  Since I obviously can’t keep up, I am forcing myself to pick my 1 favorite shot from every shoot since the last time I blogged clients!  YIKES!

Just a quick update to let everyone know I am on vacation and will not be answering any e-mails until Monday, June 28th!  Have a great week

FYI, these were taken with my new Panasonic P&S and not edited!  Not too shabby, but I do wish I would have gotten the waterproof P&S instead.

Well, well, well, look who won’t be crawling to college after all!!!

I promised that I would merge this blog for personal and business, so I need to make sure I stick to updating you on the boys!!!

January 2010 (but including Christmas pictures):

BB – It is so hard to believe that he is almost 4. I am old enough to have a 4 year old. 2010 is going to be a very hard year for me. Did I mention he is going to be 4?!?!?

BB Facts:
When he wakes up in the morning, the first thing he asks for is cereal and milk.
Every snack MUST be in a bowl.
He would stay in his ‘jammies all day, everyday, if we let him.
It is like pulling teeth to get him to eat any fruit and veggie. The exceptions are carrots and green beans.
He LOVES to learn, and he asks questions all day long.
He hits and lays on his brother and then tells me he does it because “I love him and I want to play with him”.
His favorite show is World Word.
He has a girlfriend at preschool, and her name is Lexi.
He is still obsessed with trains, and Cars the movie. The other day he asked me what I did at work today, and I told him I was in training most of the day. I should have known better. His response? “Mom, why were you making trains at work today?”
And my current favorite thing BB does – At night when he should be sleeping, he sneaks downstairs, gets 3 carrots out of the fridge, climbs up on the couch under my blanket with me and says, “I love you my sweet mama“. Then he goes back to bed at the next commercial.

Nj – I am in denial that in 1 month he will be 1 year old. That is all I am going to say about that.

NJ Facts:
He has 3 1/2 teeth. The second top tooth is currently coming in.
He dances. All day long. Whenever he hears music, he dances. I hope he does that for the rest of his life.
He is still army crawling, and has the raw knees and arms to prove it. When he gets mad, he will get up on all fours.
He pulls up on certain things, and loves walking with assistance.
His first word was DOG. He now says HI, BYE BYE, Dadda, and Dog.
He still screams. His giggle will erase any bad day. He is so happy.
He will hold his bottle, but will do anything in his power not to have to. As soon as he sees your hand, or notices that he can prop it on his belly and let go, he will.
I think he is going to prefer wine when he is older, because he won’t leave my wine rack alone!

Mom fact – I did not take one picture of my kids in January! I think it was a refreshing break for everyone, but you better believe February will contain at least one special “denial” session.

And we can’t forget our Chesney.  He’s getting better.

The winner of our 1st blog giveaway is…..

Megan, you can thank BB – he picked your name out of a hat!  Thank you to everyone who entered!

I have decided that since my business is such a big part of my life, that my life should also be a part of my business  Many of you know, the reason I started My Bluegrass Baby Photo was because of my boys.  This business wouldn’t exist without them.  For that reason, I have merged my original blog with my photography blog.  You will posts about our life, pictures from all my sessions, as well as business news on this site from now on!

And here are a few pictures to hold you over until I have a chance to catch up!

Miss Leigh, now almost 5 months old!

Sitting on the Charmin Toilet, P&G Kings Island Day!

WHO DEY!!!

I am working on the blog, so please excuse our dust as I redesign!!!